Tuesday, December 30, 2008

I will admit it I'm hooked! I never really thought to make copy cat versions of my favorite coffee drinks, but I really think it's the way to go.

Don't get me wrong Starbucks is still the best, but I just cant afford my coffee addiction. Making them myself will really save me so much money.

I was searching on the Internet and came across a copy cat version for my favorite Starbuck's White Chocolate Mocha.

I have to admit using the Vanilla Syrup is definitely the way to go, but the syrup can be hard to find at times. We did find it online and have some on order but, until then I'm using this copy cat version I found.

Update:Starbucks sells the flavored syrups.

I was so surprised at how similar it tastes to the real deal. It was so creamy and yummy. This would be perfect to make for New Year Eve.

What I love about this recipe is that is can easily be doubled or tripled. I prepared mine using the double boiler method, but I was thinking this could also be prepared in the crock pot for a party or large get together.

After the chocolate chips melt just add the coffee and keep it on the warm setting. Make sure to place the whipped cream and garnishes next to the crock pot for your guests.

These are the ingredients you will need: Whole Milk (I think 2% would work just as well), Strong Hot Coffee, White Chocolate Chips (Nestle Premium or Ghirardelli, Whipped Cream, Cinnamon and White chocolate shaving (optional)

I used the double boiler method that way the milk would not burn or scorch. I don't own a double boiler, but you can just make your own by adding the water to a pot and placing a glass bowl on top of the pot. This works just as well.

Add the milk and white chocolate chips to the glass bowl. Bring the water to a boil then lower the heat a bit and simmer. Stir the white chocolate. At first it will stick together a bit as the chips start to melt, but it doesn't take long for the white chocolate to start to melt.

Make sure your milk is hot and steamy before you mix everything together. The white chocolate chips just melt away so nicely.

I added about 1/4 cup of the milk mixture to a latte mug. Then added about a 1/2 cup hot coffee and then finish it off with more of the milk mixture. Using a spoon mix everything together. Add a nice dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish.

Copy Cat Starbucks White Chocolate MochaIngredients: 2/3 - cup whole milk1/2 cup white chocolate baking chips1/2 cup freshly brewed strong coffeewhipped cream, garnishcinnamon. garnishwhite chocolate shavings, garnishDirections:Add milk and chocolate chips to saucepan or double boiler and heat until the white chocolate chips are melted and milk is hot.While the chips are melting start the coffee.Pour about 1/4 cup of the milk mixture into a large coffee mug.Add about 1/2 cup hot coffee and more of the milk mixture until it reaches the top of the mug. Make sure to save enough room for a dollop of whipped cream.If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, or chocolate shavings. Makes enough for 2 small mugs or one large latte mug.Recipe yields: 1- 2 Latte's

Cook's Note: This recipe can be easily doubled to make 3 large Latte Mugs. I love to double and triple this recipe and add it to a crock pot on the warm setting. This is wonderful during the holiday season.

Hi Tiffany, I have the vanilla syrup as well. The white chocolate is so hard to find, they recommend using the White Chocolate Sauce instead of syrup to make the white chocolate mochas. Torani makes one but I only found the sauce online. Hey did you know you can add the vanilla to cake recipes and to coke a cola as well to make a vanilla coke how fun is that. Walmart sells the Divinci Brand the bottle are $3.63 each a steal. I found mine at Tom Thumb for $5.69 each, Torani brand (12oz bottles) We have a coffe house (Java Ranch) they sell the 6oz Torani brand for $4 I asked to purchase a large vanilla sauce and they just dropped their jaw and said we cant sell that to you. But now worry i found it online at the Torani website. Ü The recipe possibilites are endless.

Mandi welcome to my site I love seeing and hearing from new readers. You mush try this WCM it really is good. I was surprised myself.

Tanya I feel so lucky that you stopped by my site. I love YOURS!! I make a point to stop by The Sunday Baker everyday. I would love to live out in the boonies. I dont drink much coffee just my one cup in the morning but the WCM are treats for me I dont get them often so this is great to make them at home. The gingerbread ones are awesome as well.

Hey there!! I have been a stranger I know but I have missed coming here so I am catching up. And this is a great place to start. I do love Starbucks Lattes, otherwise I am fine with plain coffee from anywhere except Dunkin Donuts. This looks awesome!!!!

Greetings from Willcox ArizonaOh My Gosh Your CopyKat Starbuck's White Chocolate Mocha was the Bomb of the Bombs. I made this this morning and my hubby & I were in Heaven.... We have spent so much at Starbucks & Moxie Java. Now I can make it anytime! Thanks and Have a Great Day! Lisa Hose

I just happened on your site when I was looking for the nutritional information on Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha. I have been making my own version of the mocha for a while now and mine is so similar to yours...the only difference is I use 2% milk and my process is different because I have a cappuccino machine. Great to see somebody else is making them at home too! If I wouldn't have started weight watchers I would never have looked them up and then I would have missed out on a new place to check for recipes!Janet

Wow! My wife was insistent that she have a Starbucks White Choc Mocha every morning...this was the BEST!! She was unsure and skeptical but is now convinced of this recipie!! Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!

I have two words for you.... THANK YOU!!!!!!! I JUST made this for the very first time... it's still hot so I have to wait for it to cool but I couldn't resist a taste.. so far the two sips I've had... I LOVE that I can make this at home!!! I am very new to the whole coffee drinking scene, can't stand the taste of coffee..but I love hot chocolate. So one day when I was about to drop dead I stopped by the Starbucks stand in Target and asked them for a recomendation.. they gave me a WCM.. and I fell in love! However,any of our Starbucks are about 30 mins away across town.. So, it is just awesome that I can now make it for myself!! I didn't have a very strong coffee on hand so I just added some extra of the little package of trial coffee that I had..seems to have worked just fine. My caffiene/chocolate addiction thank you and so does my wallet! :)

this is abosolutely DELICIOUS!! i was going to the store to get stuff for blueberry muffins and wanted to try this out too... i was really hoping these would taste good because i spend so much money at starbucks! well done!

I make this ALL the time. It is just as good as starbucks. If I do go to starbucks, I now get a regular coffee and tell then to put double pumps of white chocolate syrup and add cream. Tastes just like the white chocolate mocha, but for half the price.

Hi, your recipe looks yummy and I cant wait to try it! Fyi, you can get a big bottle of white chocolate syrup with a pump at SMART AND FINAL stores if you have one in you area a nd I think it is the ghiradelli brand!

I love this recipe and make it ALL THE TIME! Thank you! Just shared it with my readers so hopefully they will be stopping by your page soon :) http://titus2workinprogress.blogspot.com/2012/01/twelve-months-of-gift-of-romance.html

Amazing!!!!!! I have been drinking a venti white mocha everyday for years. And finally admitted to myself that it is costing me to much money to keep up with my habit. So happy I found this recipe now I can still have my coffee everyday and save $5 a day

I just made this with Ghirardelli white chocolate morsels I had left over in my pantry. I used half and half instead of milk, and I microwaved the half and half and chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds, took out whisked it and microwaved for 30 more seconds. So easy and delicious! It tasts JUST like Starbucks' white chochlate mocha. Thank you for the recipe!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for posting this recipe. This is unbelievably close to Starbucks. I have fixed this a couple of times for my husband and myself and just can't believe how easy it was to fix something this delicious at home! :)

I just made it for the first time... thank you its amazing! I cut the white chocolate a bit, because although I looooove white choc mocha from starbucks it's def more of a dessert then my morning coffee... fabulous!!!

My ALL TIME fav is the White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks. I'd managed to get a bit of the same flavor by making peppermint simple syrup but never could get the rest of the flavor just right. You did it!!! I can't wait to try this and add to my peppermint syrup!!! I usually only drink one cup a day, so could I make this and store it in the fridge for future cups? How will it affect the texture of the milk/chocolate? Will it smooth back out once it's warmed up? Oh I just can't WAIT to try this!!!

ok this does sound wonderful and for christmas morning I would love to make this ......where does the crock pot come into play?? LOL do you mix it all together except the whipped cream and just dish out cupfulls???thanks for this recipe!

It was listed in the post about the crock pot, but I will paste it here as well.

Crock Pot: Prepare the milk mixture in the double boiler and then place it in a covered crock pot on the warm setting.

Make a pot of strong coffee and place it next to the crock pot along with the whipping cream, cinnamon or white chocolate shavings. Your guests can make their own White Chocolate Mocha's. Or if you plan early enough you can just prepare the entire recipe in the crock pot.

I don't know if anyone else said this but….you can buy Starbuck's syrup at any Starbucks as long as they have enough in stock. I have purchased their Caramel and Raspberry syrups. The bottle is 1 liter (33.8 oz) and only costs $8.00. Much better than getting the 12 oz bottles at Walmart for $3-4!

I just stumbled upon your recipe on Pnterest the other day and decide I just had to try it. I am in LOVE with Starbucks and their white mocha! I decided I would try it a little different though. I made it in the microwave; I heated the milk for about 2 minutes and then added the chocolate chips, I microwaved in 30 second durations about 3 times until it was all blended and smooth. I have a Keurig so I just made a strong cup of espresso. It turned out great. I made extra to put in the fridge and try iced tomorrow.

I was out of coffee creamer and came across your recipe on pinterest. Lucky for me, I had white choc chips on hand and whipped up a batch. It was AMAZING!! I recently got hooked on these but at almost $5 a pop its a very rare indulgence. Now I can enjoy one any time! Thanks for sharing!

Almost all of Starbucks syrups can be purchased from any Starbucks store....and they are cheap (around $7/bottle). Just ask the barista to get you one from the back. You can't buy the mocha, pumpkin spice, or white mocha...BUT they have lots of vanilla on hand always.

This recipe sounds wonderful and I will be trying it very soon. I just wanted to mention that you can buy the Torani White Chocolate SAUCE at World Market. I use about 1/4 cup of coffee, 3/4 cups of milk and 1-2 T. of the sauce. I am sure the sauce could be substituted in your recipe if you haven't any white chocolate chips! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

This is a serious question that no one anywhere seems willing or able to answer. I'm surprised to never see it asked, either...and I've read many comments full of "stupid" questions! My own opinion is that no question is a stupid question, until it's been answered repeatedly within the same group, maybe. Many coffee recipes use it as an ingredient. What is considered "strong coffee"? I prefer instant, but ground will work. Please respond.

I can't wait to try this, I've been wanting to try the white chocolate Mocha at Starbucks for a while now, but my dad is cheap and won't spend the money on it (I don't blame him though :P) I swear, if I like this, you will save my college experience :) I'll probably make this tomorrow to get my christmas presents cranked out tomorrow. Making everything by hand is tough, but any energy I get will help.

Did you use chocolate chips or white chocolate chips? Your comment says chocolate chips?? If you use white chocolate chips you don't need vanilla extract or vanilla syrup. Cool whip isn't a ingredients in the listing. We garnished ours with whipped cream.

Wow! Thanks for putting this recipe online. I love it!! Tastes so much like starbucks. Then second time I did it I tried half white chocolate chips n half regular chocolate chips and it tastes like a mocha. But white chocolate is my fav. Thank you again!!!

I thank you so much for this recipe! i have simplified it a bit, so thought i would share. I brew the coffee in my pot, then add to the pot the milk (i use skim for the "skinny version") and the choc chips. Let that meld for a bit and pour it in my cup. it is awesome and faster than the double boiler method! All my friends are raving about it as well :)Cheers!

Hi Tina,Was just reading your blog. First let me say I love white chocolate mocha. I too was spending $$$ at the coffee houses. When I retired, I bought my own espresso machine and found the white chocolate mocha syrup. While using the syrup I noticed it looked and smelled like sweetened condensed milk. Low and behold I have be using sweetened condensed milk in my lattes for years and it is much cheaper than the white chocolate mocha mix or the vanilla syrup. I do also use the vanilla syrup for my iced drinks, but for hot whites the sweetened condensed milk works great. In Hawaii they call it Thai coffee or Hawaiian coffee. It is the bomb and does not harden as it cools. I use espresso, non-fat milk, and 1 and 1/2 ounces of sweetened condensed milk for a 20 ounce drink. You can adjust the ratios to suit your own taste.

Oh sweet lords of Kobol! Thank you for posting this! I am addicted to Starbucks' White Chocolate Mocha and I'm spending a year abroad and they have no Starbucks! How insane is that!?!?! Thank you! Thank you!